Dalton Middle School was the winner and Team “A” from Heritage Middle School in Catoosa County was the runner up in the Dalton State College Academic Bowl Invitational Tournament held recently on campus. Ten teams representing eight area middle schools competed in the five-round tournament which tested middle school students’ knowledge on a variety of subjects. Associate Professor of English Dr. Cecile de Rocher of Dalton State coordinated the competition.

Dalton State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4500, extension 4504) to award the associate's and bachelor's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or phone at 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Dalton State.